Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 24, 2023

Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 5:09 PM ET | First published: Jan 24, 2023, 12:33 AM ET

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 24, 2023

NBA action continues on Tuesday at 8:00PM ET as the Denver Nuggets square off with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Dimers' top betting picks for Nuggets vs. Pelicans, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Nuggets vs. Pelicans?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Nuggets-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Nuggets a 61% chance of winning against the Pelicans.

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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Odds

Spread: Pelicans +3.5 (-112), Nuggets -3.5 (-108)
Moneyline: Pelicans +130, Nuggets -145
Total: Over/Under 232.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are listed as +3.5 underdogs versus the Nuggets, with -112 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Nuggets (-3.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -108.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +130. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 232.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Nuggets and Pelicans are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 232.5 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Nuggets vs. Pelicans

Spread: Nuggets -3.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
Moneyline: Nuggets @ -145 via BetMGM (61% probability)
Total: Under 232.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Denver vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Tuesday has the Nuggets winning 117-114.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Nuggets-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Denver vs. New Orleans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Nikola Jokic is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 21 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.

Nuggets Projected Box Score

Nikola Jokic: 26 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST
Jamal Murray: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
Aaron Gordon: 17 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
Bruce Brown: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

CJ McCollum: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
Jonas Valanciunas: 16 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
Trey Murphy: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
Jose Alvarado: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
Herbert Jones: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Nuggets vs. Pelicans on Tuesday January 24, 2023.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's matchup between the Pelicans and Nuggets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

Who: Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Date: Tuesday January 24, 2023
Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 24, 2023

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